Health Alert: Countrywide (Costa Rica), Potential Listeria Contamination and Voluntary Recall of Tilapia and Pangasius Products

Location:  

• Costa Rica, country-wide 

Event: Walmart Costa Rica (Corporación de Supermercados Unidos S.R.L.) has issued a voluntary recall  of several batches of Don Cristóbal brand tilapia and pangasius frozen fillets due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium capable of causing listeriosis, a potentially severe foodborne infection. The bacterium can multiply at refrigeration temperatures (2–4°C). 

This recall is a preventive safety measure communicated by the company to local media on December 4, 2025. 

Products Affected 

The recall applies to all batches of the following items, which may also have been sold at stores operated by Walmart Costa Rica including Mas x Menos and MaxiPali: 

1. Don Cristóbal / Suli Frozen Tilapia Fillets 

• 170 g – Barcode: 7441078260195 

• 454 g – Barcode: 7441077501701 

• 1500 g – Barcode: 7441077502432 

• 2300 g – Barcode: 7441077502647 

• Expiration dates: November 13, 2026 – July 13, 2027 

• Manufactured in China by: Gain Ocean Food Co., Ltd. 

• Sanitary registration: A-CN-17-03259 

2. Don Cristóbal Frozen Pangasius Fillets 

• 454 g – Barcode: 7441077502678 

• 2300 g – Barcode: 7441078261093 

• Expiration date: November 15, 2026 

• Manufactured in Vietnam by: Cuu Long Fish Joint Stock Company 

• Sanitary registration: A-VN-22-06971 

Symptoms of listeria infection may include: 

• Fever 

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 

• Abdominal discomfort 
• In severe cases: invasive infection, sepsis, or neurological complications 

High-risk groups vulnerable to severe outcomes from listeria infection include pregnant individuals, adults over age 65, and persons with weakened immune systems. 

Actions to Take:  

• Visit the CDC’s page on listeria infections  to learn more. 

• If you have purchased any of the listed products, do not eat them.  

• If you have eaten any of the listed products and experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort, seek medical attention. 

• Items may be returned to the store where purchased for replacement. 

• Consumers may contact Walmart’s customer support line: 800-8000-722 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).  

Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy San Jose, Costa Rica  

+506 2519-2000  

ACSSanJose@state.gov  

https://cr.usembassy.gov/  

State Department – Consular Affairs  

+1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444 

Costa Rica International Travel Information  (travel.state.gov ) 
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